March weather forecastHarlingen, Netherlands

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Harlingen, Netherlands, with an average temperature varying between 7.8°C (46°F) and 3.8°C (38.8°F).

Temperature

March welcomes an average high-temperature of a chilly 7.8°C (46°F), not much different from the preceding month. The temperature in Harlingen, Netherlands, during March nights demonstrates a small drop from the daytime highs, settling to an average of 3.8°C (38.8°F).

Humidity

In Harlingen, Netherlands, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In March, in Harlingen, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout March, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 188.1 rainfall days, and 390mm (15.35") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows in Harlingen. During 0.9 snowfall days, in March, Harlingen aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow. In Harlingen, Netherlands, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.8 days and aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of snow.

Sea temperature

March is the month with the coldest seawater in Harlingen, with an average sea temperature of 5.8°C (42.4°F).
Note: It is life-risking to swim in 5.8°C (42.4°F). Briefly staying in 13°C (55.4°F) waters feels unsettling, and temperatures below 10°C (50°F) might result in cold shock and loss of breath control, hinging on personal endurance.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 54min.
On the first day of March in Harlingen, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 19:11 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 6.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in March leads to these recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in March, in Harlingen, is 7.8°C (46°F) and the average low-temperature is 3.8°C (38.8°F).

In Harlingen, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

In March, in Harlingen, Netherlands, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout March, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is accumulated.

March is the last month it regularly snows in Harlingen, Netherlands. During 0.9 snowfall days, in March, Harlingen aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow.

March is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average sea temperature of 5.8°C (42.4°F).

In March, the average sea temperature in Harlingen is 5.8°C (42.4°F). Swimming in 5.8°C (42.4°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

The average day length in March in Harlingen is 11h and 54min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 19:11 CET.

The average sunshine duration in March in Harlingen, Netherlands, is 6.2h.

In Harlingen, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Harlingen, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in March: 7.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (5.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 3.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Harlingen, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in March: 1015.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Harlingen, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in March: 21.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (26.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.2km/h).

Average humidity in March
Harlingen, Netherlands

  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and August (79%).

Average rainfall in March
Harlingen, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in March: 20mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (46mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Harlingen, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in March: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Harlingen, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in March: 2mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Harlingen, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Harlingen, Netherlands

  • Average sea temperature in March: 5.8°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (17.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (5.8°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Harlingen, Netherlands

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Harlingen, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Harlingen, Netherlands

  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Harlingen, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in March
Harlingen, Netherlands

  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (9km).